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Kristin Neff on Fierce Self-Compassion, Stress, and Real Strength

Kristin Neff on Fierce Self-Compassion, Stress, and Real Strength

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 If you've ever caught yourself saying something to yourself that you'd never say to a friend, this episode will change everything.Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Kristin Neff—the researcher who brought self-compassion from "squishy self-help topic" to hard science. As a UT Austin professor and author of Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion, Kristin proves being kind to yourself isn't weakness—it's your secret weapon.🎯 What we explore:Why self-compassion was once "too feminine" for psychologyThe three essential components that make self-compassion workHow self-compassion changes your nervous system and inflammationThe difference between self-compassion and self-pityWhy "this is a hard moment" are four life-changing wordsHow AI might revolutionize self-compassion practicesWhether you're battling imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or tired of being your worst critic, this episode offers the science behind lasting self-acceptance.⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – The Human Truth About Getting It Wrong02:00 – When Self-Compassion Was "Too Soft"11:00 – The Three Core Components33:00 – The Biology of Self-Compassion42:00 – The Question That Changes Everything51:00 – One Thing to Whisper to Your Struggling Self🔗 Resources & Free Tools✨ Learn More About Dr. Kristin Neff:Website | Take the Self-Compassion Scale | Self-Compassion CommunityBooks: Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion available wherever books are sold🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult)Newsletter & Free Emotional Health GuideFree Tools for Emotional ResilienceConnect with Dr. Kristin Neff:Research & ResourcesMindful Self-Compassion ProgramConnect with Dr. Elisha Goldstein:InstagramLinkedInYouTube: /elishagoldsteinphdNewsletter: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter🔗 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter🔗 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall🔗 View Full Blog for This Episode: https://elishagoldstein.com/articles/kristin-neff-self-compassion/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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